Viral Clip Misquotes Amit Shah on Sardar Patel, Indus Water Treaty
A recent video of a speech by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha has been spreading like wildfire on social media. The clip shows Shah talking about the Indus Water Treaty and Sardar Patel, but with a crucial twist. The misleading claim being made is that Shah said Sardar Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, opposed the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. However, this claim is entirely false.
Sardar Patel passed away in 1950, nine years before the Indus Water Treaty was signed. This raises several questions about the credibility of the claim and the intentions behind spreading this misinformation.
BOOM, a fact-checking website, investigated this claim and found that it was based on a gross misinterpretation of Shah’s speech. According to BOOM, Shah was interrupted mid-speech by an unidentified Member of Parliament, and his mention of Patel came in response to that interjection.
The full context of Shah’s speech reveals that he was discussing the importance of water resources in India and the need for a more comprehensive approach to manage them. He mentioned Sardar Patel, who is often referred to as the ‘Iron Man of India’, as an inspiration for his own work on water conservation. Shah was highlighting Patel’s initiatives in the field of water management and his vision for a more efficient use of this valuable resource.
The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, is a treaty between India and Pakistan that governs the use of the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries. The treaty was signed in the aftermath of the partition of India and Pakistan, and its purpose was to ensure a peaceful and cooperative relationship between the two countries.
The treaty allows for the use of the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries for irrigation, drinking water, and other purposes. India and Pakistan have generally followed the terms of the treaty, although there have been some disputes and tensions over the years.
In conclusion, the viral clip of Amit Shah’s speech is a gross misinterpretation of his words and intentions. Shah was not saying that Sardar Patel opposed the Indus Water Treaty, but rather highlighting Patel’s contributions to water management in India. The claim being spread on social media is entirely false and is likely an attempt to discredit Shah and create confusion among the public.
It is essential for all of us to be vigilant and fact-check information before sharing it on social media. The spread of misinformation can have serious consequences, including creating divisions and undermining public trust in institutions.
